Yvonne wrote:
Instead of home invasion as reported in this story, there will be bathroom invasion. Men will enter and take women's pocketbooks/bags that are hook on the stall doors and leave. Easy pickings.
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... g.html#incart_river_index

CandiceOsborne wrote:
Last post on this topic until we have finished our letter and mailing (which I will happily post here too)

It is primarily in the Village and portions in Hamilton Park that are not in the historic district.

To be clear I have nothing but gratitude for those (which include individuals, both NAs & committee people) who have tried to help find the right answers. That process revealed that we have some controversy. Given the breadth and controversial nature of zoning changes only the city has the resources to make sure it is fully discussed. As I said before it is my responsibility and accountability to make sure the dissemination happens, not the neighborhood association's. They are a volunteer organization. That is why I slowed this down even though our planning department has been working very diligently on this for two years. Ultimately, I think the process is working fine. Ideas were worked on and discussed and have evolved. The process revealed there wasn't full consensus so we broaden the conversation. As far as I am concerned the fact that all of this is happening prior to things going to planning board is very healthy.

Yvonne wrote:
another 99 year lease for one dollar a year for a bowling alley and brewery.

JCMan8 wrote:
You're super "progressive," right?

If these "young men" are people of color, remember that society made them act this way, and they just can't help it.

jc_dweller wrote:
Unfortunately it's off-season, but Excalibur knife sharpening was at the VVP Farmer's Market last season and the HP Farmer's Market the year before. I know year round he has appearances at supermarkets in Bergen County, so check his website. I know it's not downtown (unless you can wait till spring) but it might be the closest there is.

Yvonne wrote:
McGreevey just walked in when Dr. Mosley was speaking. Joan Terrell saw him and then asked the community about allowing McGreevey to speak. No one said yes. I believe McGreevey wanted to change the message about the meeting. If McGreevey was sincere there would have been a meeting much earlier. Actually, some people said they were not against a re-entry program but not on King Drive and not next to an elementary school. This does not replace Martin's Place at the Hub on King Drive, this is another place.

kencares wrote:
This video could use a lot of editing.

If you want to see the awkward moment where McG is kicked out, click here to see 17 mins in:

https://youtu.be/NcSE7aqMnlA?t=17m3s

Monroe wrote:
While the Obama economy has been great for people's 401K's, it's not so good for the people who spend their food money gambling on Lottery tickets. At least it's not crooked, like it was when it first began.

cocopele wrote:
Tino,
I have no experience using or working with a redevelopment plan, but I do have some insight on the plans for the area you're asking about.

sillycorp is correct in the assumption that they want to build another Crescent Court style condo building. I don't think the delay has anything to do with the other buildings along 2nd street holding out though. It has to do with financing.

The Crescent Court property was owned by the same people. They sold it to Hovnanian and then Matzel & Mumford built the project. This time around they want to build it themselves. The issue is they have no experience with such projects and therefore have been unable to secure funding to get the project off the ground. They also own the garage/building at 416 1st street where Krank used to be and the woodworker has his space (the white space of B4 and 9 along 1st st).

The plan as far as I understand it is to build a condo at the 416 location in the same kind of idea that is 418 and 420 1st street. Then as that building sells, use the money and experience to start the larger project.

So long story short, it is going to be a while.

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sillyscorp wrote:
it seems like there is a new building going in right across from the school (about midway on 3rd btw mersalis and colgate - I would say block 58 or 59 on that map) - they have some of the foundation and plumbing in.

I have been under the assumption that they want to build another crescent court like condo building (like on 1st/ 2nd and mersalis) but that those few remaining houses are holding out and stalling?

I would love more info on whats going on in this area but the meetings are usually when I am still working

fat-ass-bike wrote:
I'm a regular at the Light Horse and Edward's Steakhouse, but I'm pretty sure they didn't start up before 2004.

tommyc_37 wrote:
Hamilton Inn has only been there since 2010 or so ... it used to be the Hamilton Park Ale House, a place with much more character and history in my opinion. Was a shame to see that go.

Taqueria has been here since I think 2005-ish, so not quite 10 yet.

fat-ass-bike wrote:
seriously !

how many restaurants can anyone list that has been here longer then 10 years? ... its has to be a restaurant and McDonald's, Pizza Parlor or KFC doesn't count.

Monroe wrote:
Good job by Obama trying to calm everyone, even though he looked disappointed at the outcome.

sillyscorp wrote:
it seems like there is a new building going in right across from the school (about midway on 3rd btw mersalis and colgate - I would say block 58 or 59 on that map) - they have some of the foundation and plumbing in.

I have been under the assumption that they want to build another crescent court like condo building (like on 1st/ 2nd and mersalis) but that those few remaining houses are holding out and stalling?

I would love more info on whats going on in this area but the meetings are usually when I am still working

DJKadance wrote:
Hey all -

Was walking my dog yesterday and noticed a bird playing with a group of wild birds that didn't quite fit with his friends. Was able to get a closer look today and looks to be a parakeet. He is playing with his new friends in the construction site between A Condominiums and that warehouse Mill Creek is renovating on Washington St.

Unfortunately I'm slightly confused (read as I cannot figure out for the life of me) on how to paste/attach photos on here. So please, if you lost this guy or know the person who did, feel free to message me and I can provide the pics I was able to take this morning.

He seems thrilled playing with his new friends but I'm sure he would love to be back in a home just as much, especially with winter lingering somewhere around the corner.

Thanks!
Kristine

brewster wrote:
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cocopele wrote:
Sorry that I don't have a picture, but First St. between Brunswick and Coles and also Monmouth between Columbus and Second St. are very pretty tree lined row homed streets. They are especially beautiful from late April through mid May (or whenever the weather decides it is spring) as the Bradford Pears are in bloom. Now the flower petals have fallen and the trees are green. Still pretty, but not as great as those 3-4 weeks. Also, hurricane Sandy and a few bad winters caused the city to trim/prune a lot of those trees since they surrounded wires so they aren't as large as they once were. Actually the same type of pruning in happening along Columbus today between Monmouth and Jersey.

I agree with the poster(s) that mentioned Jersey Ave with the iron gates and stoops. At time reminds me of certain streets in New Orleans

Those pears you admire are pretty for a few weeks, but they're terrible street trees, and JC parks and Forestry knows it. The workers explained to me as they cut down what was left of mine that they grow too spindly with too many branches without careful, constant pruning, and are way too prone to split with damage to home and cars. The pretty cherries are too low and wide, they brush the heads of pedestrians and don't grow high enough to be out of reach of tall trucks which will tear the branches off of any tree lower than 11'. It happened to my late pear and my maple a number of times. I don't know why they won't plant oaks, probably because people would complain about the acorns and squirrels. I've read that oaks support more biodiversity than any other tree.

iciromekim wrote:
I went a few Sundays ago to get bread for bruschetta but they close at 2 pm! Was surprised but not really at the same time. I went to Choc o Pain instead for bread, it was good but still want to try Pecararo. I will try the se salt on it.

Tyler wrote:
This type of shit goes on daily, so who really gives a shit?

ActionDan wrote:
This is totally off-topic, but has anyone else noticed that almost every cop in the JCPD is like 40 lbs. overweight?

Am I just seeing a limited sample?

I mean, Chief Comey is like 350 lbs., how are they supposed to chase bad guys?